Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 115.6 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 195.9 in | -15.2 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.4 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.3 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3748 lb. | 335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 54.3 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.6 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |